Teaching 6th grade

Back to school is HERE and your 6th grade/middle school classroom setup doesn't have to be stressful! Just follow this simple guide with simple classroom setup ideas from technology, to systems, routines, habits, and color, to bulletin boards, and more! With 17 years of experience, I'll show you how to setup your classroom so you can become a pro, and be ready to go on the first day!The Colorado Classroom

After part one of guided reading and small groups in middle school ELA, this post outlines what the other students are doing during this time

Free 6th grade grammar reference sheets for your students and why you should utilize them in your classroom. Click to download yours today!

Below is my list of the 15 best books for 6th graders. As an ELA teacher, these are my tried-and-true tools for unlocking the reader buried within all of my

Never planned to homeschool, now wouldn't trade it for the world

Teaching nonfiction text structure so your students can successfully read and understand informational texts

Teaching students the difference between literal and inferential thinking is one of my must-do lessons of every single school year

If you are struggling with teaching the research report process, you are not alone. Seriously, we’ve all been there! I spent several years avoiding research reports in my classroom or depending on the Library-Media Specialist to

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Poetry Analysis for BIG KIDS-how to engage your upper elementary to middle school students' love of poetry through thoughtful and meaningful poetry analysis instruction.